Top 10 Costliest Buildings in the World

You have known of buildings that are great to visit, and also ones that provide the best amenities. However, despite of such offers for tourists and locals alike, building cost can still be considered economical, considering the fact that construction expenses are not that sky high to begin with. While there are businesses and establishments that minimize expenditures to make the most of the investment in physical structures, there are those that just have to splurge money in order to create buildings that take attention and recognition. See the top 10 costliest buildings in the world and see if what they have spent is all worth it.

10. Myer Center

Aside from being one of the most expensive buildings in Australia, the Myer Centre can be considered as a gem that is found in the center of Brisbane for accommodating the central business district within the city. Transportation, traffic, and even parking is focused on this establishment where bus lines, commuters, and vehicles come and go from the mall as stopping there can get you to other accessible places nearby. Ever since it was built back in 1988 and will all the construction, developments, renovations, and expansions done, it is now valued at $1 billion.

9. MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

It claimed the title of being the largest hotel in the world when it was erected back in 1993, at that time when the hotel and tourism business was steadily expanding. The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino is one of those places that you have to use overhead pedestrian bridges to enter the said building as crossing on the street is actually prohibited. Its emerald look was inspired by the Wizard of Oz where the said hotel depicted Emerald City. This City of Entertainment also costs a total of $1 billion, but is about 14 meters higher than the Myer Center.

8. Chifley Tower

The Chifley Tower in Sydney, Australia holds the title of being the second most expensive building in the continent, and also the second tallest structure in the country. This recognition is enough for it to be widely known for high-profile companies that occupy the floors of the building, whether it is being used for commercial, financial, professional, or corporate purposes. Aside from being named after Australian Prime Minister Ben Chifley, another thing that made this 241-meter tower $1 billion expensive is the concept and design of New York-based architects Travis McEwen and Kohn Pedersen Fox

7. Bank of America Tower

What made the Bank of America Tower in New York one of the most valuable and well-invested buildings in the world is actually worth the cost, especially to its features, benefits, and advantages that make its $1 billion price tag a benefit. Thanks to the concerted effort of professionals and experts at COOKFOX Architects, it has been famed as one of the most cost-effective and environment-friendly structures the planet has ever known. Technologies such as insulated glass that utilizes heat and light, a water system that recycles rain for reuse, and an air filtration system that cleans air both coming in and going out of the tower, also prove to be of international standards as it received the Platinum LEED Certification in the skyscraper category.

6. Kyoto Station

Japan is famous for its complicated and massive transit lines that run almost all throughout the country. With such regard, its train stations are also worth mentioning as they are labeled to be a few of the most-invested structures no matter what city or province it is located. Of the many that stands out, Kyoto Station, which costs $1.25 billion, is a train station like no other as it includes a department store, government agencies, a movie theater, and even a shopping mall, all crammed into one 15-storey building.

5. Cowboys Stadium

Serving as the new home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas has been created with a total cost of $1.3 billion. With a seating capacity of over 80,000 and an additional standing room of 20,000, this stadium has been recognized as the third biggest NFL stadium when it comes to audience accommodation. It also holds the title of being the largest domed stadium in the world. The people of the city of Arlington approved to the building of this site, with taxes being added extra 0.5% for sales, 2% for hotel occupancy, and even car rentals by over 5%.

4. Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa is named to be one of the most expensive buildings in the world as it once held the tallest man-made building in the world. As you see its majesty lighting up the Dubai skyline, you can understand why its construction cost reached to over $1.5 billion. With Adrian Smith being chief architect and Bill Baker being chief cultural engineer, both working for the Chicago-based architecture firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, this provides great reason why this landmark in Dubai stands as it is now.

3. Taipei 101

Seeing the Taipei 101 should be one of the basic things you need to recognize when talking about Taiwan in general. After all, it stands high in Xinyi District and is known as a great skyscraper, ruling the skies. In fact, it was once the tallest building in the world, not until Burj Khalifa appeared. Just like the Bank of America Tower in New York, Taipei 101 also has its building cost of $1.76 billion justified due to its design and concept of being a green building, where it was also awarded a Platinum LEED Certification.

2. Antilla

As you visit the streets of South Mumbai, there is one structure that will catch your attention, all because it looks unique, being apart from the rest of the buildings that you can find nearby. And seeing that its 27 floors high, you may even think of it as an advertising or architectural firm building. But in your amazement, you find out that the Antilla is the personal home of Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries. Not only is the construction cost of $2 billion expensive, but the said high-storey home is maintained and taken care by over 600 people and staff. This also carries the title of being the most expensive house ever!

1. The Shard

This freshest attraction in the city of London is also hailed as the most expensive structure the world has ever seen. From its height alone, which is about 95 floors high, expect that the construction costly and extravagant, being $3.9 billion in all, where it has already included the contract cost, the building operations, and the overall materials. Back in 2002, Prime Minister John Prescott managed the planning and development of The Shard project, where many have realized that Mr. Prescott had seen that the next highlight of London should be made with the finest architectural quality.